Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-11-17
tFrom our regular eorrespondent)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. Is. 1887.
Although the nation has had several CEN
tennials in the last thirteen years-those Of
the Declaration of Independence in 1sI6and
of the adoption of the Constitution in 1887
being at once the most important and I'M
pressive-we are TO have still another on
April 30, lSS9-the centennial of the inaugu
ration of George Washington as President
of the United States, the ceremony very
properly 10 be celebrated In New York City
on the selfsame spot where the immortal
Father of his Country assumed the Presi-
dency of the infant republic which his in
spired wisdom and his stainless sword did
so much TO create-that grand fabric Of lib
erty which is the glory of its gallant found
ers and the pride and blessing of grateful
posterity, who will cherish this precious
heritage through all the changing fortunes
of the future years. Centennials are of such
frequent occurrence in recent years, that 1t
is probable the Presidential Centennial may
pail on the public taste for lack of the novel
ty and impressiveness of its predecessors ut
Philadelphia. Still, such notable event
in our history must powerfully appeal TO
the national pride and quicken the patriotic
sentiments that find Judgement in the
breasts of all true Americans. The initi-
atory movement in this enterprise has just
taken place at New York City-the Mayor
of the Metropolis presiding over the meeting
At the Cabinet meeting on Thursday,
President Cleveland was the smiling recipi-
ent of many hearty congratulations from his
advisers on the result of the recent elections
more particularly the triumphant Demo
cratic victory in New York, which most
Democrats hail as the harbinger of the re-
nomination and reelection of him whom
they believe imam of destiny"
MANY enthusiastic Democrats of national
prominence like Senator Voorhees, and Rep
resentative Breckenridge, believe the New
York triumph significant of n long lease of
power for the National Democracy. They
seem to think the party has successfully
passed through n grave crisis in its long e.
ventful history, and is now firmly estab-
lished in its greatest stronghold. Not the
least gratifying result Of last Tuesdays
struggle is the utter rout OF Malone, which
insures the gain of Democratic Senator,
If there should be no other change this
would make the Senate stand 50 Democrats
and 80 Republicans ON March 4, 1889.
New Jersey elects a United States Sena.
tor next year, and am sorry to say the out
look is not as favorable rs il might be for
the Democrats-the Republicans having
carried the legislature at the late election.
MANY newspapers are in error in stating
that the present legislature will choose
Senator McPherson's successor Mr.. Blaine 8
friend, little Willie Walter Phelps, who is
famous for his millions and hair bangs, has
already placed himself I'm training for the
seat.
Senator CrockrelIs committee, now on the
rounds, inspecting the workings of the Fed
eral Departments, have made the discovery
that the clerks are badly crowded and that
they need more room TO properly discharge
the duties of their positions. It Is under
stood that the committee will recommend
Congress to erect additional Government
buildings in this city, and also to improve
the ventilation of those now in use. The
present public buildings were erected about
forty years ago. and the clerical force of
the nation has outgrown them.
1t is reported here that Ex-Congressman
Lowering, the unsuccessful Democratic
candidate for Governor of massachusetts,,
will be consoled in his disappointment by
receiving the appointment of United States
Marshall to succeed the veteran politician,
Gen. n. p. Banks whose term of office ex-
pires this winter,